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Joan Belgrave’s Marcus Belgrave 90th Birthday Celebration
Joan Belgrave and special guests marked Marcus Belgrave’s 90th birthday with sets at 7 and 9 p.m. on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Blue LLama Jazz Club in Ann Arbor, honoring the famed Detroit jazz trumpeter.
On Juneteenth 2026, Joan Belgrave, wife of the late Marcus Belgrave, led a tribute to the man called the "Yoda of Detroit Jazz." Having toured the world with Marcus and mentored young musicians, Joan shared stories of their musical exchanges between Detroit and Barbados. The evening featured performances and tales from guests including trumpet virtuoso Lin Rountree, celebrating the lasting Belgrave legacy of music and mentorship. It was an evening to hear jazz history firsthand and honor a true Detroit legend.
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